14451 Middle Gulf Dr., Sanibel, Florida 33957, US
(239) 472-4151
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About Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Located on sunny, peaceful Sanibel Island, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a pleasant retreat in Southwest Florida. A selection of one- and two-bedroom units ensure a comfortable stay for couples and families, with the beach just steps away at all times. Visiting golfers can play at the nearby Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, and boaters can rent and charter from the Port Sanibel Marina.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Acres15
Year Opened1974
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.2
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Good Course

The Dunes Golf Course is in a community just on Sanibel Island. It is a par 70 and I played it at about 5400 Yards.

I found it quite enjoyable with many challenging holes and a lot of water. To play a round without losing a ball is an accomplishment. The course was very well maintained with large, medium speed greens and a fair amount of slope. The marshals ensured that the pace of play was reasonable.

I would recommend this course to anyone who loves golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course considering the options on Sanibel/Captiva

Very challenging course for high handicappers. A lot of water. Saw someone in front of us tee off with a range sized bucket of balls and they said they expect to lose all of them and probably did. We lost 15-20 balls each but had a great time. No course cart for beverages or food. Clubhouse at the turn was uniquely pricey but if you are staying on the island there really is no other option. Sanibel Golf Club is fine but the greens are smashed. Dunes was an enjoyable challenge if not a little pricey.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water, lots of water

Fun course, very women friendly. Kind of pricey so was disappointed that had to pay for range balls

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The nicest experience golfing in 2022 for me an wife

From start to finish the experience was very very impressing. The greens had a few bad spots and since 50% of your shots are on the green that's why I gave it 4 stars on course conditions. The sand and fairways were very nice, and 1st cut was pretty much what I expect in the winter months in Florida The pace of play was just perfect, maybe a minute or two to think about your shot between ea. hole but we were a threesome and a foursome in front of us. so that's just about perfect. Thye hardest part was getting there at the tee time we had, I was staying 7 minutes away, but it took us 25 minutes to get there. Sanibel traffic at any given time to be expected. The staff very friendly and accommodating, will be playing here again. soon, I hope. I had a very nice round and so did my wife and she beat me too. So, I guess I should say it was the course that made me lose. But she is a very good golfer, and she counts every stroke and whomever is with her better also. No mulligans. Lost two balls and they say that's exceptional. She played the gold, and I played the blue with my son. all in all a very pleasant experience. thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun place to play

Enjoy the course. Nice to play there as we stay on the island for a month each year. Cost can bean an issue. Unfortunately play off the island do to prohibitive pricing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular Views, Lits of Water!!

The course could have been longer but it was challenging with plenty of water! The greens were in good condition. The golf staff was very friendly!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Reasons for my ridiculously high score

Too much water

Too much wind

Too much sand

Too many alligators

Too much speed of greens (in great condition)

Too few skills for above conditions

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Cost Too Much For What You Get

Good. Purse but not worth $175. No refreshment cart. Slow pace.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Golf Course

Greens are very good. Fast but fair. Short course (even from the tips) with water on most holes. At times it felt like target golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

sanibel gem

this course isn't long but it's very strategically laid out. a lot of sand and water come into play. this is a course that makes you think. you need clean approach shots. the course itself is always in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but pace of play way too slow

Great course, beautiful, water in play about every shot, bring extra balls. Pace of play so slow that several groups dropped out. Dunes needs to improve pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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